Board of Veterinary Medicine

Juanita Chastain, Executive Director

Professional Profile

Important Information (Hot Topics)

Board Information

The Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of 7 members: 5 veterinarians and 2 consumer members.

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has no vacancies.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
Veterinarian
Limited Service Permit

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Application Packages and Forms

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Computer Based Testing
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Veterinarian = $265
Limited Service Permit = $255

Continuing Education Requirement
Completion of 30 hours of continuing professional education in veterinary medicine every biennium, 2 of which shall be in the area of dispensing prescription drugs.  Additionally, not more than 15 hours shall be non-interactive correspondence courses and a licensed veterinarian shall receive credit for no more than 5 hours of continuing education in business, practice management courses or stress and impairment seminars during any biennium period.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

American Veterinary Medical Association

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Florida Veterinary Medical Association